Saudi Arabia will partially lift its suspension of international flights as of Sept. 15 to allow "exceptional categories" of citizens and residents to travel, the state news agency SPA said on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
Father tortures daughter and keeps her captive for 9 months in Saudi Arabia
Young woman was freed by Saudi authorities and transferred to a shelter home Dubai: A young Saudi woman was freed after being held captive by her father for 9 months, thanks to the intervention of ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia announces start of final bidding process for mills
Saudi Arabia's state grain buyer SAGO said on Sunday the second and final stage of the bidding process for its mills had started. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live: Saudi Arabia to lift all travel restrictions for citizens from January
The kingdom will also partially lift its suspension of international flights on September 15 to allow "exceptional categories" of citizens and residents to travel. ( read original story ...)
Saudi-led coalition attacks Houthi positions in Yemen’s Sanaa
Reports say at least five air attacks hit near Sanaa airport, while others target northern and central parts of city. ( read original story ...)
Is Being the ‘Saudi Arabia of Money’ Good for America?
A reading of “How to Diagnose Your Own Dutch Disease,” a peculiar set of consequences resulting from the role of the U.S. dollar in the world. ( read original story ...)
Afghanistan peace talks begin – but will the Taliban hold up their end of the deal?
Six months after the United States signed an historic accord with the Taliban of Afghanistan, the Islamic militant group has entered into talks with the Afghan government in Doha, Qatar. Meeting with ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq’s top Shiite cleric backs early parliamentary elections
Iraq’s top Shiite cleric on Sunday threw his support behind the prime minister's announcement that parliamentary elections will be held ahead of schedule next year, saying the timing should not serve ... ( read original story ...)
How Will Candidates Reach Myanmar Voters Amid COVID-19 Restrictions?
The Irrawaddy talks with a pair of candidates from the National League for Democracy and the People’s Party about the unique election challenges ahead. ( read original story ...)
Three Years After Exodus, Myanmar Erases Names of Rohingya Villages, U.N. Map Makers Follow Suit
After Exodus, Myanmar Erases Names of Rohingya Villages, U.N. Map Makers Follow Suit (Reuters) - Three years ago, Myanmar’s military burned the Rohingya village of Kan Kya to the ground and bulldozed ... ( read original story ...)